Upcoming Events
BGC MONTHLY MEETING
FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Meetings are generally held on the first Friday of each month. Locations vary; check latest posting here or on Facebook. Most meetings include a garden theme program by guest speakers. These are open to the public.
WHO
Members and non-members are welcome
WHEN
March through December
(no meetings July and August)
9:30am Socialize
10:00am Meeting
11:00am Speaker
WHERE
Municipal Center, Bennett Park, Meckauer Park, Second Meeting House
COST
Free
BGC APRIL MEETING 2025
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
Open to the public
WHO
Members and non-members are welcome
WHEN
9:30am Socialize
10:00am Meeting
11:00am Speaker: Nicole Christensen
"Redesigning a Garden:
What steps, where to start"
WHERE
Bennett Memorial Park
14 Shelter Rock Rd, Bethel
COST
Free
ANNUAL PLANT SALE
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Our annual sale provides the public with a great opportunity to purchase tried-and-true member-grown perennials as well as certified organic tomato plants at great prices.
The Plant Sale is usually held on the Saturday after Mother’s Day and gratefully located in downtown Bethel. Check this website in March for confirmation.
You can also check our
Facebook page.
WHO
BGC invites enthusiastic gardeners from Bethel and surrounding communities
WHEN
Saturday, May 17, 2025
9:00am to 1:00pm
WHERE
Bethel United Methodist Church
141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801
COST
Plants and garden equipment individually priced
2025 Annual Gardening Series
The Bethel Garden Club is pleased to announce its 2025 Annual Gardening Series.
All are invited to attend three great programs.
THE DAHLIAS!
THURSDAY, MARCH 6
Grow and showcase stunning dahlias in your own garden! Julia Cencebaugh Kloth will share the essentials, including soil preparation, planting techniques, and care tips to keep your dahlia flowers thriving all season long. You will be guided through the steps to cultivate healthy, vibrant plants, with abundant and breathtaking blooms of incredible diversity in color, shape, and size.
WHO
Members and non-members are welcome
WHEN
6:30 to 7:30pm
WHERE
Bethel Public Library
189 Greenwood Avenue
Bethel CT 06801
COST
Free
Register on the library’s website when the event is posted
MEDITATION GARDENS
MONDAY, MARCH 31
Get inspiration for creating a garden that offers nourishment for body and mind.
Donna Katsuranis will enlighten us about the meditative aspect of the garden – from discerning just what it is that gives us that quiet renewal that we seek, to the ways that we can achieve those lofty goals. You will be sure to come away with ideas for enhancing your own space to make a natural sanctuary.
WHO
Members and non-members are welcome
WHEN
6:30 to 7:30pm
WHERE
Bethel Public Library
189 Greenwood Avenue
Bethel CT 06801
COST
Free
Register on the library’s website when the event is posted
WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT WATERSHEDS
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
Gain an understanding of why watersheds are key to protecting the environment; and learn about the simple, affordable, low-impact-development actions that homeowners can take to protect our water supply.
Cynthia Rabinowitz explains that if we each do our own small part, our actions can make a big difference in keeping watersheds healthy and providing a good habitat for wildlife.
WHO
Members and non-members are welcome
WHEN
6:30 to 7:30pm
WHERE
Bethel Public Library
189 Greenwood Avenue
Bethel CT 06801
COST
Free
Register on the library’s website when the event is posted
Ready to join us?
We invite new members to join anytime! Our meetings are generally held on the first Friday of each month, March to October, except July and August. We meet at the Bethel Municipal Center, Bennett Park, Meckauer Park, and Second Meeting House. Dues are $15/year, a portion of which goes to the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut. You’ll get an official Bethel Garden Club T-shirt when you join!